George Washington
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Lincoln Seeks Washington's Patronage Relative to a Position in the Government
Lincoln expresses his delight that Washington has been elected president. He has accepted the office of lieutenant governor of Massachusetts out of a sense of public service rather than out a desire …
Robert Goodloe HarperIndian Attacks
Clendinen begged leave to innumerate the Indian attacks that occurred in his county. He believed if protection was not given, majority of settlers would leave frontier.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)Grievances from the Five Nations to Congress
The Five Nations address grievances pertaining to land sales to Congress.
MG23 HI1 John Graves Simcoe, PapersAppointment as Collector for the Port of Boston
Lincoln expresses his gratitude to Washington for his appointment as Collector for the Port of Boston and promises to execute the duties of this post in a manner that will make the president proud.
Robert Goodloe HarperA Post in the Administration of the General Government
Lincoln expresses interest in a position in the general government and also comments on the tension between the states and the central government within the federal system.
Robert Goodloe HarperTalbot seeks an appointment from Washington
Letter, asks for appointment as Harbour Marshall.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Status of Frontiers
Authors relate "alarming predicament" of the state of Virginia's borders. Protection provided by Arthur St.Clair, defenseless state of frontiers from Indian attacks, and decisions of General Assembly …
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}Request for Assistance
Representatives state citizens in frontier counties feel forgotten by governor; request assistance against Indian attacks.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [1A-F2] (RG46)
